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Add 36/10 and 18/30

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 18/30

36/10 + 18/30 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    36/10 = 36 × 3/10 × 3 = 108/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    18/30 = 18 × 1/30 × 1 = 18/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/30 + 18/30 = 108 + 18/30 = 126/30
  5. 126/30 simplified gives 21/5
  6. So, 36/10 + 18/30 = 21/5
    In mixed form: 41/5

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